The Journey to Better Dr. Bill Lombardi

Send us a Text Message.What if slowing down is the secret to achieving more? Join us as we sit down with retired cardiologist Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC, FACP, FASE, whose journey from Vanderbilt Medical School graduate to a thriving multi-passionate retiree is nothing short of fascinating. Sarah shares her unique transition from a high-stress medical career to a fulfilling life as a medical writer, competitive equestrian, and physician coach. Discover how a physician coach played a pivotal role ...

Send us a Text Message.What if feeling like you don’t belong is actually the key to your success? Join us for a compelling conversation with Hannah Chaudry, CHIP Interventional Cardiologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heart and Vascular Center, as she opens up about her journey through imposter syndrome and her determination to excel in the male-dominated field of interventional cardiology. Growing up in an immigrant family from Pakistan, Hannah faced the complex challenge of balancing traditional...

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we sit down with Mike Minogue, whose story is as impactful as it is instructional. He is the President and CEO of Minogue Consulting, LLC. He served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Abiomed, Inc., for 18 years until its acquisition in December 2022 by Johnson & Johnson. From his early days as a "punk kid" to the boardrooms of medical technology innovation, Mike's journey epitomizes the essence of transformative lead...

Send us a Text Message.Prepare to have your perspective on the interplay between industry-sponsored clinical trials and physician decision-making profoundly expanded. Esteemed interventional cardiologist Hemal Gada, MD joins me to scrutinize the nuanced influence of industry partnerships in healthcare and the ethical quandaries they pose. Our conversation promises to equip you with an understanding of how these relationships can shape treatment options and patient care, and why transpar...

Send us a Text Message.Interventional Cardiologists Dr. Michael Chan and Dr. Daniel Menees asked to join Bill for a week in the cath lab and sat down to discuss the impacts of asking for help. The heart of our exchange beats around the courage to be vulnerable and the strength found in community. There's a raw honesty in admitting that sometimes, despite all our expertise, we need to reach out for help. Michael and Dan peel back the curtain on their own experiences with workplace ...

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads between what you've always done and the potential of what you could do? This episode offers a glimpse into the heart of medicine with Dr. Tariq Salman, an interventional cardiologist whose own pivot from academic medicine to private practice exemplifies the essence of adaptability and continuous growth. We share stories and insights on the art of mastering cardiology's complexities while maintaining an open mind in the ...